Working with my Almost-Big-Girl

Well... to follow up MY chore chart I started investigating Pinterest for kids'/toddlers' chart ideas.

I stumbled across this idea to create jars to keep track of what she gets done

http://lullabylubbock.blogspot.com/2011/07/ellas-good-girl-jars.html

I like the idea for when she's a bit older and ready for goal-setting.  At this point, she probably won't like the idea of having to put something cute and fun to play with inside a jar where she can't just get it back out and play with it.

I needed something to bridge the gap, to give her immediate gratification AND something visual.  My answer:  Aislinn's Almost-Big-Girl Chore chart.  They're not really chores, but stuff that I expect her to be able to do with little or no help from me.  I'll put it right under Mommy's chart on the lower part of the fridge, so that she can reach it.

The key to this... STICKERS!  She is all about sticking stickers on things right now.  I've got some sparkly and smiley stickers that she can put on it once she finishes each thing.  At the end of the week, I'll just clear it off.  I think and hope that will be enough motivation for her.  It doesn't take much convincing to get her to do the morning stuff and to take a bath, but maybe getting a sticker to place will help her understand that picking up her toys and books is just as important as the other stuff!  Wish us luck!